The latest social media crazy: Pinterest! When I got an invitation to join, I brushed it off thinking it was only a fad that would last a few months and slowly fizzle out. Turns out I was completely wrong! Within weeks it seemed that everyone and their moms were pinning their favorite, most creative recipes, decoration ideas, birthday party ideas, and so much more. My biggest issue with new social media sites is maneuvering around them. I'm a ...
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Things to be thankful for this Mother’s Day
This past Mother's Day was one of the best. Granted, I've only had 2 Mother's Days but this one was extra special. I had just given birth to my second daughter days before, and I had my mom, grandmother, and mother in law all here to celebrate with a Mother's Day dinner. It was nice having everyone together without the stress of running from one house to the other to make sure everyone gets their visit from the grandchildren. I felt very blessed ...
It’s a Madagascar Movie Party! #ChildrensClaritinParty
Last week we had quite a few rainy days and stayed indoors. These are always perfect indoor playdate days for my toddler, but unfortunately we can't really schedule playdates on a whim, according to the weather. The good news is we already had a few friends over when our Madagascar party package arrived - so we had an impromptu Madagascar Movie showing with the first of the Madagascar Trilogy, and will be having another movie showing in the ...
Summer is Smoothie Season!
I've always been a huge fan of smoothies and my hubby raves about my healthy, vitamin packed smoothies. While they can be made all year long, my favorite smoothies include summer fruits, so this is the best time to start making them. With berries and melons in season, smoothies have made a comeback already and we have them a few times a week. When my little girl was about a year old, her pediatrician recommended serving her smoothies with yogurt ...
How much should your toddler eat?
I recently had an epiphany- I think I expect my toddler to eat too much. What made me realize this? I made her an almond butter sandwich and she didn't finish it. I thought she wasn't eating enough and then I realized I would eat the same size sandwich and feel full. I had to reassess her diet and how much she was eating, as well as how much I expected her to eat. Since she doesn't like to eat breakfast, I felt that she wasn't getting enough ...
MAM Smile Baby, Smile Party #MAMBabyUSA
A few weeks ago I held an awesome playdate at my home with some of my closest mommy friends and relatives. The theme of the party? Oral health for babies. We all know how important it is to brush our teeth, but when it comes to babies, there are a lot of misconceptions as to when to start brushing, when to see a dentist, and even what type of toothpaste to use. From the moment your baby is born, their mouths are entry ways for bacteria, even ...
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Norelco Groomers
I can't exactly say that my husband is hard to shop for, because there is always something he either needs or wants. He's been telling me for a few months now that he needs a new beard trimmer, or maybe he told me he wanted one. I'm not sure, but either way, this Father's Day that is exactly what he is getting. In the past, I bought him body trimmers that I thought were good, but ended up not suiting his needs or performing the way we expected ...
Take the Healthy Snacking Challenge and Enter to Win OrvilleRedenbacher’s SmartPop! (10 Winners!)
I'm not a big-meal kinda girl. I'm more of a snacker and would prefer to snack throughout the day than to sit down and have a filling meal. I don't like the over-full feeling when I have big meals and I find my energy is better when I have smaller meals because I don't get slowed down by that heavy after-feeling of being stuffed! My only problem with snacking lately is that I haven't been reaching for the healthier snacks. Last summer my friend ...